Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Jarrah

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,792 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Jarrah

Nabeel

3.437 votes

Rank #55,625 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Jarrah
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Apex3/4

Jarrah1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Jarrah
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apex

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ApexRoja Dove

JarrahNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value81

Category winnerJarrahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

leather77%

amber69%

tropical61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

Top

MandarinBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleLeatherLabdanumJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

oak mossBenzoinAmberRum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lemon and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#55,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apex opens bright with citrus and pineapple, then quickly turns greener, woodsier, and more old-school in character. Cypress, oakmoss, leather, and fir give it a masculine, outdoorsy feel that many find polished, while others find dated or too forceful. It suits someone who likes classic chypre structure with a modern…

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Jarrah by Nabeel is a citrus and leather Eau de Parfum designed for those who appreciate sharp fruit contrasts against dark, dry bases. A loud opening of orange and mandarin eventually yields to a smoky, resinous leather heart. This makes it a bold option for cool spring evenings or transitional fall days.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apex or Jarrah?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Jarrah is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Jarrah for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Jarrah?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Jarrah 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Jarrah?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Jarrah 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Jarrah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lemon and Pineapple.

Is Apex or Jarrah better for summer or winter?

Jarrah suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Jarrah?

Apex has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Cistus Incanus and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Leather. Jarrah has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Leather, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Benzoin, Amber and Rum.